02.3- Barcode Scanner & Electronic Cash Drawer Setup #
Connecting a physical barcode scanner and automatic cash drawer transforms your computer or tablet into an efficient, retail-ready checkout station.
1. Barcode Scanner Setup (1D & 2D QR Scanners) #
TRAX POS works seamlessly with all USB, Wireless Bluetooth, and Omnidirectional desktop scanners that support standard HID Keyboard Wedge Mode.
Configuration Steps: #
- Plug the scanner USB dongle or cable into your POS terminal. Windows will recognize it automatically without special drivers.
- In TRAX POS, navigate to Settings ➔ Hardware & Devices.
- Place your cursor into the Test Barcode Scanner field.
- Scan any retail product barcode. The numbers should appear instantly with a green confirmation badge:
Scanner Detected (HID Keyboard Mode).
Scanner Auto-Enter Note: Ensure your scanner is programmed to append a Carriage Return (Enter key) suffix after scanning. This allows TRAX POS to immediately add the scanned item to the active cart without manual clicks. (Refer to your scanner manual barcode sheet to scan the “Add Enter Suffix” code).
Visual Reference: Scanner & Drawer Configuration #
(Upload and insert the generated scanner_drawer_ui image here)
2. Automatic Cash Drawer Setup #
The electronic cash drawer connects directly to the thermal receipt printer using an RJ11/RJ12 modular cable (looks like a phone cord).
Step-by-Step Connection: #
- Connect one end of the RJ11 cable into the drawer kick-out port underneath the cash drawer.
- Plug the other end into the DK (Drawer Kick) port located on the back of your thermal receipt printer.
- In TRAX POS Settings ➔ Cash Drawer:
- Trigger Cash Drawer on Cash Payment: Toggle
ON. - Printer Kickout Pulse Command: Standard ESC/POS pulse code is pre-configured (
27,112,0,25,250).
- Trigger Cash Drawer on Cash Payment: Toggle
- Click the blue Test Open Drawer button. The drawer should pop open with a distinct chime!
3. Manual Drawer Open Shortcuts #
During busy retail hours, cashiers can pop open the cash drawer manually:
- By clicking the Open Drawer button on the POS top bar.
- By using the assigned hotkey (or executing a No-Sale transaction, logged in audit records).
